Background: Severe ankylosing spondylitis (AS) affects the entire spine, increasing the risk of vertebral fractures. There are several fusion procedures used (e.g., anterior, posterior, or combined 360° procedures) to stabilize these fractures. Case Description: A 45-year-old male with a 33-year diagnosis of AS presented with a progressive quadriparesis of 6 months' duration. Previously, he had surgery on both hips. The medical report documented degenerative spondylolisthesis at the C5-C6 level along with syndesmophytes a herniated disc and stenosis. Following a circumferential decompression/fusion without complications, the patient's symptoms resolved. Conclusion: For patients presenting with cervical fractures and AS, circumferential surgical decompression/ fusion may result in good outcomes.
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Iunes, E. A., Barletta, E., Belsuzarri, T. A. B., Araujo, D. P., Sparapani, F., Onishi, F., … Joaquim, A. (2020, December 4). Spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: A case report and literature review. Surgical Neurology International. Scientific Scholar. https://doi.org/10.25259/SNI_728_2020
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